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When you get home, you probably want to walk in and see that everything is in its proper place and that everything is clean. But, what stands out<\/strong> the most at home? The floors<\/strong> and the walls. Those are the primary items that must be in perfect condition. But in this article, I’ll concentrate on the floors, as well as the hardwood flooring cost<\/strong>. Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need to know <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hardwood floor allows homeowners to have the same wood on the floor during their entire life, of course, demanding some care and maintenance. The longevity of the hardwood floor finish relies mainly on the owner\u2019s care and can last between 5-15 years before it starts showing up some deeper scratches and become dull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wood flooring is an undeniably beautiful <\/strong>and appealing <\/strong>addition to any home. It generally increases <\/strong>the value <\/strong>of the home. However, when compared to other flooring options and the amount of work required from start to finish<\/mark><\/a>, hardwood flooring can be quite costly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices can differ from the national average due to the size of the hardwood flooring area, design, type, prep work, labor, location, material costs, sanding, staining, coating, and finishing. After adding up all these factors, the average cost ranges from $3 to $8 per square foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Installation cost <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The price depends on the type of hardwood flooring<\/mark><\/a> <\/mark>you select. Several factors determine the overall cost of hardwood flooring, ranging from the type of wood to the manner of installation. As a result, estimating the final cost accurately becomes difficult. Most homes pay between $3 and $8 per square foot for hardwood flooring installation, with the average cost being around $4.5 per square foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most homes pay between $5 and $25 per square foot for hardwood flooring, with the average cost being around $10 per square foot. Lower-priced wood species include maple and hickory. At a higher price point, you can go with more exotic woods<\/strong> like Walnut<\/strong> or Oak<\/strong> for your kitchen flooring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also need to budget for labor, installation, and finishing charges for the hardwood. In total<\/strong>, hardwood flooring for a 1000 square foot area will cost between $10,000 <\/strong>and $30,000<\/strong> when all of the following costs are factored in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solid hardwood flooring cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cost of oak flooring and solid wood flooring can be significant when compared to other forms of flooring that are designed primarily for economic effectiveness. However, with solid wood flooring, the focus is on the quality<\/strong> of the floor, from design to finish. Each board is meticulously made into a product that transforms any area in an instant. Although it has a high quality, that doesn’t mean you don’t need to clean<\/span><\/a> it once in a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On average, the price is anywhere between $8 and $20 per square foot. And if you take into account the cost of the installation, the coatings, and finishing, 1000 square feet<\/strong> of the surface could cost between $8000<\/strong> to $20,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineered harwood flooring cost <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Engineered wood is, it’s made up of several layers of horizontally laid-up wooden strips. It provided a variety of patterns and designs in terms of finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineered wood has approximately the same aesthetic<\/strong> appeal as solid natural wood but is slightly less expensive<\/strong>. Furthermore, depending on the production process, engineered wood may be more durable<\/span><\/a><\/strong> than solid hardwood blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardwood flooring is virtually as inexpensive as raw wood. Engineered hardwood flooring costs between $6 and $12 per square foot. At this rate, the cost<\/strong> of a 1000 square foot surface is between $6,000<\/strong> and $12,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finishing cost <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are different ways to <\/span>finish your hardwood floor<\/span><\/a>, and the cost will be higher or lower depending on the process you choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n